1/3 of Vermont 4th Graders are reading below grade level!

See Vermont Digger Commentary:
ttps://vtdigger.org/2019/12/09/mack-gardner-morse-declining-reading-scores-mandate-change/

The House Education Committee is taking testimony about Reading Instruction in Vermont. Please speak up about your concerns or experiences! Written testimony also appreciated. See below for details.

Public Hearing on H.668, H.669 & H.406 - State House, Montpelier, Vermont.
The House Committee on Education will hold a public hearing on H.668, an act relating to evidence-based structured literacy instruction for students in kindergarten–grade 3 and students with dyslexia and to teacher preparation programs; H.669, an act relating to evidence-based structured literacy instruction for students in kindergarten–grade 3; and H.406, an act relating to screening students for dyslexia and ensuring teachers receive training concerning dyslexia. The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Room 11 of the State House.

Witnesses may begin signing up to speak at 4:00 p.m., just prior to the hearing. Witness testimony is limited to three (3) minutes per person. The Committee will also accept written testimony at testimony@leg.state.VT.us. Please indicate H.668, H.669 & H.406 in the subject line.

If you plan to attend and need accommodations to participate, please contact the Sergeant at Arms at 802-828-2228 by Monday, January 27, so that we can make arrangements in advance.